Thanks for the behind the scenes walk through of the boat.

Sailboats, aircraft and motorcycles. My three favorite topics. 😎

Hello Tim. I spent the last 15 years of my working life with "Bay Valve", a valve specialty company. As I'm sure you know, every valve has a stuffing box where the stem comes out to "turn" it on or off. My point is I worked on many water valves over the years and I do not remember ever putting a waxed packing of any kind in a stuffing box. We used Garlock graphite infused packing material.

Yeah, you got me. Sailor, pilot, motorcyclist.

Commercial airline pilot here and Hunter 420 Passage owner. Love the channel. Oh yeah, used to have a Harley too

Great work, valuable content. Thanks, Tim

@LadyKSailing

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

Weird coincidences, I've ridden motorcycles my whole life and currently ride a big Harley, and getting a pilot's license is on my bucket list, and I've just completed the ASA 101 and am shopping for my first sailboat.

The common stainless is 304 and is more likely to corrode. The 316 stainless is for marine use. That is likley the difference in the stainless you have.

Hey Tim. Just saw this video and notice something in your steering quadrum. The bolts at the end of the cable, should be BOTH on the same side! The first is to take the tension of the cable and the second is to lock the first one to place. Having them on either side, let's the outside one free to move and loose tension while the inner one is doing nothing!

Time for a new boat Tim! LOL

You got me pegged, I ride motorcycles, sail, and am currently working on my pilot's license....

Rode various motorcycles for many years, culminating in a trip from MI to CA on my Suzuki Hayabusa. Caught the sailing bug a couple years ago. Hard to fit two kids and a wife on the bike. :) Still have the 'Busa though.

Rode motorcycles since I was little. On my second Harley now. In high school, took flying lessons; got my pilots license at 19. No more flying for me due to money and health. Since about 06, I’ve had this fascination with boats. The interest has intensified and will not go away. I’m landlocked, but I will probably move at some point, and I want a 22’ or 25’ sailboat to learn on. See if my wife likes it. Be something good to do with her.

FAA maintenance inspector here that has been day-sailing for many years with aircraft mechanic friends. Sooooo many principles and applications in common. Great channel keep up the good work.

You know me better than I know me. Touring Motorcycles, Sailboats and small planes. This is the only things that I like.

Been sailing since my 20’s, got my pilot’s license in 1979, just bought a new Triumph Bonneville, and I trained horses for a decade. All involve transport and forward movement, and for a certain amount of freedom from the everyday grind, or even societal concerns. All require maintenance as well, but this too can offer a sense of accomplishment.

Love your bike!

Yup, Sailor and Pilot here 😁

HaHa ! Nice touch with the Yamaha !

Been on boats of all types all my life, you never stop learning, keep up the good work, always good to watch.

Yes you are correct I was a sailor 45 Irwin Ketch, until I moved to West Texas! I use to ride motorcycles until a guy ran a stop stop sign and nailed me and I got a helicopter ride. I learned to fly when I was in high School in 1974. The salt air was something I grew up with in Va Beach Va. You really have to stay on top of it!

Interesting topic. I've heard that then standard maintenance of a salt water boat averages 10-15% the value of the boat each year. Now I see why!

You're right, former pilot here. Very informative video. I just returned from the gulf with my little cheap trailer sailer and have wondered what to look for.

.. Cheers to you ..

Yup you might be right! Been driving boats since I was a wee child and bought my first dirt bike at ten from the money I made on a paper route. Now I sail more than motor but I’ll drive/operate anything! Heavy equipment included! Also, I really appreciated you showing us the differences here! And nice bike!

Lucky Guess! Motorcycle and RC airplanes (gliders)...

yep, glider instructor , have a1200cc honda crosstourer and taking sailing lessons, looking to go cruising... :)

All 3 sailboat, a Janis motorcycle that can actually fit on the sailboat and a Phantom x1 experimental aircraft that could theoretically be put on floats, Dinghy perhaps? Dynema rigging is the way to go less expensive, easily repaired and it doesn't rust.

You're right! I haven't owned a motorcycle in a few years, but I plan on fixing that. Maybe I can trade a boat for something...

Yep. I ride and sail and the commodore of my local yacht club has boats and planes.

Yes all 3 bike's , small Cessna's 152 & 172 also 30' sailboat's are everything to me just after my daughter's...L.O.L...

Commented on your new channel... =] Keep up the good work man! JD

Nice video

sailor ( well in the making lol ) , pilot for 20 years ...love motor cycles but dont have one and iplay golf wich i have seen many sailor do as well

Ps another great vid. Thanks

Funny you should mention it - I owned an airplane for 26 years before selling it. I have owned a motorcycle for about ten years and it's my main transportation. And in the past six years or so, I've picked up my ASA 101/103/104 (and RYA Competent Crew) and have completed two ocean passages. So, I think I agree with you...

I’m not into video games but I am into supporting you so I subscribed and liked for you✌️

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@jmsask

2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyKSailing any time

@ianfirth-clark5975

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

You're right, sailing and motocross

Sigma 36 yacht + KTM 1190R bike , no plane - thinking about a chopper license though.

Well, I'm in to airplanes, motorcycles, and RVs, soon to be sailboat only. A friend that knows metals once told me that stainless is not rustproof, and that in the right conditios and deprived of oxygen, it will rust. Good luck with Lady K's tlc.

Hi there great video - thanks. I have 85 C&C 33-2 on Vancouver Island - it's always been a salt water boat. I wonder if salt water issues manifest themselves in warmer and humid climates maybe where there is less rain. My boat is almost 40 years old and I don't have the issues that you showed on Lady K. I remember asking surveyor about my standing rigging and he made a comment indicating that issues with salt are not as pervasive in our wet and low humidity west coast climate. So maybe there's more at play than just the salty ocean? Just a thought.

Dear sailor friend, I follow you with interest and with the critical spirit that I put in place to sift through every news. I am sorry to disagree with your generalisations about the harmful effects of staying in the salt water of a sailboat. What is certain is that the correct choice of materials for the construction and assembly of the individual components is essential. I have just sold my 1980 HR 312 Mk1 and I assure you that it did not have any of the defects or issues highlighted on your boat. In general, I believe that "you buy what you pay for". Best regards

I crewed on a lightning this Spring whose metal jib luff tension control lines broke due to corrosion from one day sailing in brackish water. The boat had been cleaned afterwards, but we assume some salty water followed the lines down under the deck where they corroded over the winter and snapped on the way out to the race course causing us to miss day 1 of the regatta.

We also like motorhomes.

Great bike, is here a way to know if a boat got excessive roll! Last boat that I sailed on was a 24' Bristol style and I put it down on to the welling. Okay I've got fat but 27' Vega and Hunter didn't movie at all.

I think the zinc belt is great. One more place for electrolysis to escapee, i hope

Thanks for this. Up until I joined a yacht club and watching this I am now leaning toward not doing the sailing thing. The maintenance and expense seems a bit over whelming.

FAA certified private pilot who was too honest with the FAA medical board. I got into sailing while waiting for them to make a decision. It's been 3 years.... At least, having an ASA 104 is fun.

2 bike's one 4x4 , Camper trailer One boat. 10 surf boards one cano , Maried "2 x never again. Girl friend.,👍 And freedom.

Yep Suzuki GSXR 600 you are so right 🤣🤣🤣🤣

That companionway stairs? Baring any great hardware solution, I'd use a French cleat. They fit tight and right behind me an over my head is several hundred pounds of books on shelves held to the wall with 1/2" French cleats.

If u get a magnet can test quality of the stainless steel...the less stick or attraction the better..good will almost have no attraction at all. That's how I was taught and seems scrap yards do the same. That's who showed me 20 years ago.. I never tested on saltwater with stainless that has no attraction to see if rust long term thought..and metal can rust onto stainless..like if stainless bolt but nut is steel than will rust on the bolt and spread up it with time

Bummer, At least it was only a year. That is a good indication of some of the challenges to material selection for ocean going gizmos. The bits of common fasteners, strapping , u-bolts and nuts not specifically marketed for “marine” ( salt water) but still listed as stainless steel are most likely made from 400 series alloy containing a nominal (10%) amount of chromium for corrosion resistance. The cutlery in the galley is good example. A quick test to see if the alloy is magnetic will help with identification. All 400 series stainless steels are magnetic. The heavy marine Bow Eye used to secure your solar panels is undoubtedly 316 SS. 316 alloy has a higher percentage of chromium (18%) plus nickel (5%) and molybdenum (2%) . 304 SS is another stainless alloy that is similar to 316 but is not as corrosion resistant due to absence of molybdenum . I believe all 300 series stainless steels are not magnetic. All of the galvanized stuff ( anchors, chain, strapping used to secure tank to pulpit) is coated in zinc (as you mentioned) the zinc is effectively a sacrificial coating that easily corrodes to protect the more important stuff underneath. Very much like the “zincs” attached to your propeller shaft or outboard or hull. The stains visible on the shrouds is likely a unique form of crevice corrosion associated with quality stainless steels. ( even 316). Crevice corrosion happens in places that are exposed to salt water but have limited access to oxygen. i.e. twisted wire, crimped wire, underneath washers and nuts. The real damage is happening out of sight regardless of frequency of inspection. You never really know without breaking it or replacing it on some schedule. Overall a very interesting tour. Thanks, Bill

Always love watching your videos! I had a question, from your years of sailing, for someone who is starting out. Is the ASA courses worth it or better to learn on my own with the internet. I know its better for safety, but it does cost a couple of thousand that I could just spend on a 22'. What are your thoughts?

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry for the delay. Honestly it depends on you. I didn't take any and I can sail fairly well and am confident. Some folks need them for sure. Are you particularly good at driving and have that knack for stuff like that? It comes really easy to some and not so much for others.

And I love fast motorcycles. I own a bike always have had one. Harleys to super bikes

good job keeping a sailing channel relevant while not sailing

Hi I would love to know more about your windlass setup. I have a 1989 27' Catalina with a 35lb Mantus that can be a pain in the butt at times to pull up by hand, Love your channel keep up the great work!

Sure headed to other channel now to get subscribed, I can't do much to support you but I can at least subscribe, watch and like your content. Sorry that's all I can do right now but maybe one day I'll meet you out there cruising and be able to cook everyone a good meal, whip up some sun downers and make sure I have a well stocked cooler with more than enough adult sodas... Oh and I forgot to mention I'm an old fat biker...LOL

What about 4x4's I am into that as well. And yes I am in to bikes and aircraft. But these are the the things that require a an experienced pilot.

And guitars

Airframe and powerplant mechanic here! Will you go synthetic on the rigging? Should be impervious to salt water then.

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to! Research research research

Concerning the interior, the steering and mounts, how much of that do you attribute to the partial sinking? Or, extreme water ingress if you will, when the through hull failed? That stuff got really wet and I don't remember if you washed the interior down with freshwater afterwards. I would assume you did.

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

It was washed down but yes you are right, that was a big part of the problem. Lady K may be a good example of worst case

@freetimeblackhole

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to bring up this exact point also concerning the knives does lady K have a salt water sink? Do you freshwater rinse? Or is some of this caused by all the salt ions floating around the boat.

Life long sailor and I have zero interest in motorcycles or airplanes. Likely most of the stainless that corroded is 304 and the stainless that that didn't corrode is 316. A number of the issues you identify are simply due to the boat being lightly built. My 50 year old Allied 36 has the same sort of companionway brackets as yours and they are fine. They are original and are through bolted through a 2" thick oak beam, not held on with screws. As far as the "U" bolts that corroded badly, I would suspect that they may have been zinc plated steel, not stainless. Alternatively they may be cheap Chinese "stainless" of unknown grade. I have "U" bolts on my boat that have been there for 26 years and are just fine even though they are 304. My boat has been in salt water for 50 years..

Haaaa….5 motorcycles here. Any idea for preventative maintenance to mitigate the damage. We are planning on leaving the Great Lakes and heading south next year. Any suggestions would be great.

HAHA... that's funny. I'm a biker and actually employed as a professional pilot.

I had no idea that boats are actually made differently depending on whether they are sailed in salt or fresh water!

What are these two huge water tanks in your garage for?

I wonder how powder coating works in a saltwater environment.

could some of those fittings/fasteners be 304 instead of 316, or 316 with some impurities?. those adjusting tangs are head killers!

Lmao planes and bikes both 🤣 but I'm shocked by the lack of maintenance! Is this normal on pleasure crafts?

What do you think of dyneems rigging?

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

Looking into it! Spoke with The Rigging Doctor some time ago. Nice guy!

@jasonmcintosh2632

2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyKSailing He's got me thinking about it too. My biggest concern is that someone could come along with a knife and cut your rigging down... and I usually don't "go along to get along"...

No motorcycles or planes but old hot rods, yes. Nothing more destructive over time than salt water. You going to go with steel rigging again or try dyneema?

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

Love to do Dyneema! Researching right now

@PastorwithoutaPulpit

2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyKSailing So much cheaper to completely refit the rigging and easily replaced anywhere anytime. Free Range Sailing is a great channel to learn a lot about Dynema Troy uses it for pretty much everything and has been extremely happy with the results. If you have basic rope skills it makes it even easier. They're not sailing at the moment and maybe for a few years but you can watch their refit of their old Clansman and learn a ton from them. Good luck on your spruce up and re-rig...

@louisfbrooks

2 жыл бұрын

I am sure you are aware of the Rigging Dr Channel but did you know they are starting the refit if their Alberg 30?

Your mounts should be fine.

Got a grass catcher for that tattoo shaker?

im not interested in flying a plane but i have a harley and love sailing but dont own a boat

Are you planning on going out for a year again?

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as she's ready! Yes!!

@peterengel7885

2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyKSailing Well get busy enough lollygagging.😉

But don't you think a lot of the engine mount rust is from the fact that you almost sank that boat. The engine must of been submerged almost completely in water? I find the stainless I buy at canadian hardware stores to often be shit probably imported from china.

So . . . will you take the boat back into salt water ever?

yo brother. this is a great channel. you can't be advertising a sniper game as well. wrong time for gun play. this channel is great

@bigchief4044

2 жыл бұрын

🙄

@PastorwithoutaPulpit

2 жыл бұрын

Why because insane evil criminals use them in atrocious acts and will always be able to no matter the laws but it's the law abiding citizens who will get punished in the end?

@peterengel7885

2 жыл бұрын

@@PastorwithoutaPulpit This a sailing channel so don't quote the BS that the gun lobby puts out. The facts don't bear out what you stated. All the latest mass shooting the guns were bought by law abiding citizens and where not criminals until they used them.

I thought you were going to talk about osmosis

@LadyKSailing

2 жыл бұрын

Don't have any

Yes.. 'stainless' steel is actually a quit shitty building material.. Nobody ever wondered why there are no stainless steel boats? Properly galvanised steel is a lot more reliable on salt water than stainless... It just does not look as nice 🙂